California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 25 - Table Grapes and Raisins
Section 1436.31 - Table Grapes, Mislabeling

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1436.31

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Grapes shall not be mislabeled as to variety. In particular, the following variety designations are prohibited:

(1) The Malvoisie variety shall not be labeled as a Barbara or Barberone variety, but may be labeled a Cinsaut variety.

(2) "Palomino Champagne."

(b) The term "Chianti" refers to a type or characteristic of wine and shall not be used in connection with the labeling of any variety of grape.

(c) The term "seedless" shall not be marked on containers of table grapes unless it is used in conjunction with the varietal designation.

1. Renumbering from Section 1428 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 7-18-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42682, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

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